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Gervais SD 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,274 students in Gervais SD 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Gervais SD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,309 Schools
# Students
1,274 Students
543,728 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
29,592 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Gervais SD 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.60
# American Indian Students
7 Students
6,239 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
22,130 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
714 Students
140,928 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
26%
# Black Students
17 Students
12,840 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
491 Students
314,491 Students
% White Students
39%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
4,706 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
39,565 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
83
35,517
# Students in 1st Grade:
89
38,273
# Students in 2nd Grade:
77
40,446
# Students in 3rd Grade:
72
39,859
# Students in 4th Grade:
88
41,455
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
41,271
# Students in 6th Grade:
94
41,445
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
41,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
106
42,464
# Students in 9th Grade:
120
45,123
# Students in 10th Grade:
119
46,778
# Students in 11th Grade:
108
45,076
# Students in 12th Grade:
130
44,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,326 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,211. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,782 is less than the state median of $19,253. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,326
$18,211
Spending / Student
$16,782
$19,253
Best Gervais SD 1 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frontier Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
380 Douglas Ave # 9
Gervais, OR 97026
(541) 306-1395
Gervais, OR 97026
(541) 306-1395
Grades: K-12
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Samuel Brown Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 E Douglas Ave
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: #33.
Gervais High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Douglas St
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
Rank: #44.
Gervais Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Douglas Ave
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
Gervais Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Douglas Ave
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Grades: 6-8
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gervais SD 1 School District?
Gervais SD 1 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,274 students.
What is the rank of Gervais SD 1 School District?
Gervais SD 1 School District is ranked #143 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gervais SD 1 School District?
56% of Gervais SD 1 School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gervais SD 1 School District?
Gervais SD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Gervais SD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,782 is less than the state median of $19,253. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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